Local Beaches
It's not far to the beach! Enjoy peaceful beach time right across the road or walk down the road 10 minutes to the lively Beach Beach and surfing area. Soak in the warm sunshine, enjoy a cold beer maybe some tasty local food!
Relax and only take what you need! Leave important valuables behind. Avoid walking on the beach or swimming after dark.
23 locals recommend
Cocles
It's not far to the beach! Enjoy peaceful beach time right across the road or walk down the road 10 minutes to the lively Beach Beach and surfing area. Soak in the warm sunshine, enjoy a cold beer maybe some tasty local food!
Relax and only take what you need! Leave important valuables behind. Avoid walking on the beach or swimming after dark.
Punta Uva or "Grape Point" might be THE most beautiful beach in Costa Rica! For beach lovers it is a *must see* while visiting Puerto Viejo.
69 locals recommend
Punta Uva
36Punta Uva or "Grape Point" might be THE most beautiful beach in Costa Rica! For beach lovers it is a *must see* while visiting Puerto Viejo.
Tasty food and drinks located right on Chino Beach in the heart of Puerto Viejo town. Casual and kid-friendly. One of the best spots around for watching the sunset!
20 locals recommend
PUERTO PIRATA TIKI BAR
Calle 215Tasty food and drinks located right on Chino Beach in the heart of Puerto Viejo town. Casual and kid-friendly. One of the best spots around for watching the sunset!
Shopping
One of the BEST selections of local art and giftware. Period!
26 locals recommend
Luluberlu Art Gallery
One of the BEST selections of local art and giftware. Period!
A pretty and popular store catering to visitors right in the center of town. Featuring local handmade crafts and products, well curated giftware and nice women's clothing and swimwear.
9 locals recommend
Wanderlust Puerto Viejo
Calle 213A pretty and popular store catering to visitors right in the center of town. Featuring local handmade crafts and products, well curated giftware and nice women's clothing and swimwear.
Every Saturday morning in the centre of Puerto Viejo town. Local artisans stay after noon displaying their wares throughout the afternoon.
17 locals recommend
Puerto Viejo Farmers' Market
Calle 215Every Saturday morning in the centre of Puerto Viejo town. Local artisans stay after noon displaying their wares throughout the afternoon.
Food scene
Lovely upscale hotel and restaurant on Playa Negra. Take in the beautifully manicured grounds and garden while enjoying one of their tasty daily specials. Banana Azul's popular '2 for 1' Fajita Night on Sundays attracts tourists and locals alike!
18 locals recommend
Hotel Banana Azul
Lovely upscale hotel and restaurant on Playa Negra. Take in the beautifully manicured grounds and garden while enjoying one of their tasty daily specials. Banana Azul's popular '2 for 1' Fajita Night on Sundays attracts tourists and locals alike!
Fun and lively restaurant with good food made fresh. Casual fun atmosphere with great grilled fish and BBQ.
Flip Flop Restaurante
Fun and lively restaurant with good food made fresh. Casual fun atmosphere with great grilled fish and BBQ.
Located right on Beach Break in Cocles, Sol del Caribe offers tasty Caribbean fare in a relaxed beachy environment. Try their coconut curry!
21 locals recommend
Sol del Caribe
Located right on Beach Break in Cocles, Sol del Caribe offers tasty Caribbean fare in a relaxed beachy environment. Try their coconut curry!
Sightseeing
Take a walk or hike through this famous national park to see all kinds of Costa Rican plants and animals. Hire a guide or just follow a trail and go. Snorkelling. Ask us about a tours!
163 locals recommend
Cahuita National Park
215 Av. 71Take a walk or hike through this famous national park to see all kinds of Costa Rican plants and animals. Hire a guide or just follow a trail and go. Snorkelling. Ask us about a tours!